The Q025 (FCFW1) Frame and Cover Renewal Footway course prepares engineers and contract partners to confidently renew manhole frames and covers on Openreach Underground (UG) infrastructure. Particularly, it provides practical training on the removal and installation process, ensuring compliance with current standards and best practices. Importantly, manholes are critical access points to underground utilities, and maintaining their frames and covers in good condition is essential to prevent collapses, structural failures, and system disruptions. Hence, this course covers different manhole frame and cover sizes, including smaller sizes such as 2, 4, and 6, which are ideal for pedestrian areas and light traffic zones, as well as larger sizes like 110 and 111, designed to withstand heavy loads and suitable for roadways and high-traffic areas. Overall, delegates who complete this course will be qualified to safely and effectively renew manhole frames and covers, ensuring their durability.

Openreach-accredited courses are a cornerstone for professionals in the telecommunications and civils industries, offering a pathway to heightened credibility and career growth. Moreover, the sector widely recognises these qualifications, demonstrating your advanced skills and commitment to industry standards. Accordingly, by completing an accredited course, you gain the skills and certifications needed to work on Openreach’s extensive network, including overhead and underground infrastructure.

These courses emphasise safety and compliance, providing you with the latest knowledge to meet industry regulations confidently. From technical skills like cable installation to conducting surveys, you’ll be prepared to handle complex tasks with precision. Furthermore, investing in your professional development through these courses not only strengthens your skill set but also sets you apart in a competitive field.